B1: Is it Time for the Field of IECMH to Have Its Own Ethical Code?

Overview

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The work of infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) often raises complex ethical dilemmas. In this presentation, we compare current approaches addressing ethics in IECMH. Small groups will discuss the recognition and resolution of complex ethical issues. We close with identification of avenues for the future development of ethical guidelines for IECMH.

Faculty & P-5 Competency Domains

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Faculty: K. Alison Steier, PhD, Southwest Human Development; Charles Zeanah, MD, Tulane University; Jon Korfmacher, PhD, Erikson Institute; Paula D. Zeanah, PhD, Tulane University

P-5 Competency Domains:

• P-5 (7) Professional and Ethical Practices
• P-5 (6) Leadership to Meet Family Needs and Improve Services and Systems

Earn up to 0.1 CEU or 1 CE hour for attending this event . 

Continuing Education Units are awarded with attendance and passing score of 15/15 completed evaluation responses required; and 2/2 quiz questions answered correctly. Learning Objectives include: 

1. The participant will be able identify strengths and challenges of current approaches to addressing ethical issues in IECMH.
2. The participant will be able to identify gaps and needs in addressing ethical issues in IECMH.
3. The participant will be able to explain the rationale for therapeutic interface with families in pregnancy as it relates to stress reduction, behavioral changes, and protective factors for the fetus.

The processing fee is included with purchase of the Annual Conference library for $75.00. Contact hours offered may vary per discipline. For more information regarding ZERO TO THREE CEUs, please visit: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1657-earn-ceus-from-zero-to-three. 

Please note: A computer or electronic device with internet connection is required for successful completion: 

• This session will be hosted for 30 to 45 minutes and includes a brief introduction, session content, evaluation, and quiz.